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St James' CofE Academy
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St James' CofE Academy
- Primary
- Nuneaton and Bedworth CV12 9PF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders and staff have prioritised reading with clear systems in place.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils talk about their learning with confidence and value the support received.
Areas Needing Improvement: Work in some subjects isn't always demanding due to inconsistent assessment.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are pushed and challenged in English and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff make suitable adaptations and provide effective support for pupils with SEND.
Behaviour and Attitudes: There is respectful school culture with positive behavior and attitudes.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff are ambitious for pupils with SEND and ensure they can access the entire curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not tolerated and any incidents are dealt with effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure robust safeguarding, with strong knowledge of pupils and timely support.
Parent Feedback: Parents can give their opinion or view other parents' opinions via Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils take part in a range of lunchtime and after-school sports clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Staff highly value the support and training they receive.
Impact on Student Progress: Assessment varies and doesn’t consistently address gaps in knowledge.
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About Us
St James' CofE Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Warwickshire, West Midlands.
It has 208 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 55% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Being the head teacher at St. James Church of England Academy makes me feel immensely proud, and your collaboration with us is essential to ensuring that every student who attends our school receives the finest education possible.
Our school is a part of a family that collaborates to ensure that the education we deliver has Christian principles at its core, and being a member of a very rare network of Church of England schools means that everyone involved with the school is treated with respect.
We strive to give every student in our community who attends our school a great education with your help. Our school is a joyful and active place.
The benefits of being a member of the Diocese of Coventry MAT are enjoyed by St James, an academy.
Our comprehensive and well-rounded approach to education offers a superb foundation for lifelong learning, and we make sure that every child has the chance to develop academic success and self-confidence.
We endeavour to welcome parents in each term as part of the curriculum enrichment mornings so the kids may share their learning with you. We give our kids a wide variety of experiences and chances.
For reading, writing, and math, students generally meet or exceed national expectations when they leave our school.
Please contact the school if there is any further information you need that is not already available on our website. We will be pleased to respond to your question or set up a visit if you want to learn more about us.
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Our school is a part of a family that collaborates to ensure that the education we deliver has Christian principles at its core, and being a member of a very rare network of Church of England schools means that everyone involved with the school is treated with respect.
We strive to give every student in our community who attends our school a great education with your help. Our school is a joyful and active place.
The benefits of being a member of the Diocese of Coventry MAT are enjoyed by St James, an academy.
Our comprehensive and well-rounded approach to education offers a superb foundation for lifelong learning, and we make sure that every child has the chance to develop academic success and self-confidence.
We endeavour to welcome parents in each term as part of the curriculum enrichment mornings so the kids may share their learning with you. We give our kids a wide variety of experiences and chances.
For reading, writing, and math, students generally meet or exceed national expectations when they leave our school.
Please contact the school if there is any further information you need that is not already available on our website. We will be pleased to respond to your question or set up a visit if you want to learn more about us.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.4 | 21.4 | 20.6 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 103 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 101 | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% | 55.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.26% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 4 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% 12 | 60.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 6 | 10.2% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% 5 | 62.69% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 1 | 10.7% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | -2.8 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 99 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% | 58.59% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 9.28% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St James' CofE Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1